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dooder202 · 20 November 2010, 02:11 AM

Hey guys, I have been on this forum the past few months and have been reading many of the useful information that's on here to complete my first Rolex purchase.

I decided on a Rose Gold and SS Datejust Turn-o-graph! (D Serial 2006-2007)

I am so proud to own this beatiful watch and I cannot stop looking at it! It is just absolutely like no other watch I have ever owned or seen.
There Really is something about a Rolex that just sets them apart from other watches upon first glance. The band and case are just so gorgeous along with the dial (which looks matte or gloss black in the pictures but it is actually like a slate black!

LOVE IT.)

Being a first Rolex owner I do have a few short questions that I would greatly appreciate if anyone can chime in here

1.) How often do you polish your watch with something like a cape cod polishing cloth? I heard these work really well and I was wondering if polishing the watch too often with one could cause damage? Of course there are already some micro-hairline scratches starting to appear.

2.) Since this is an 06-07 model, how soon should I get it serviced? I'm pretty sure it's keeping perfect time but I have not had it long enough to see what its + or - is. Also, how much does regular service cost at the RSC (regular maintenance, polishing - which I heard they make it like new, and also adjustments)

3. The clasp release seems to just be 'hanging' against the rest of the band, I mean it is secured, but if I push on it it seems to bump into the bracelet. Is this normal or is my clasp broke? (I don't remember how it was at my AD with the other turn-o-graphs I tried. Furthermore to explain this, if I have the watch unbuckled and off, it seems as though the clasp release does not have any resistance on it; meaning I can sway it back and forth. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Also, not sure if anyone can tell in the last pic there seems to be some stuff on the clasp, any idea how to get it off? It didn't come off with soap and water

Oh, btw, does your crown with the rolex insignia when FULLY screwed in like up straight? Or am I just to picky lol

Well I promised pics, so here ya go! I'll take better ones with a non-iphone camera later!

ersnyder · 20 November 2010, 02:27 AM

Absolutely beautiful TOG Dooder, congratulations! This is certainly one of the best looking watches Rolex makes and that dial is fabulous.

You might try a dab of nail polish remover to get the bracelet gunk off being careful to not allow the acetone to get on or near the stem. It might be adhesive residue and will come off easily if it is.

mws222 · 20 November 2010, 02:29 AM

Looks great, not something you see every day.

RobynLikesRollie · 20 November 2010, 02:36 AM

Very Nice. Congrats! (btw my rolex insignia on the crown doesn't line up straight) So don't worry about it! Nice pictures. Enjoy it!

Dan Pierce · 20 November 2010, 02:36 AM

Congrats on the beautiful TOG!

dP

Numismatist · 20 November 2010, 02:39 AM

Love the red hand!

PanosI · 20 November 2010, 02:46 AM

Beautiful TOG

Congrats !!

buz-lh · 20 November 2010, 02:47 AM

That's a real beauty. One of the best looking DJ's I've ever seen.

onkyo · 20 November 2010, 02:50 AM

Great looking Rolex and congrats!!!!

Don't bother polishing it. Scratches build character. Its also too early to service .... just enjoy!

av8ors · 20 November 2010, 03:13 AM

Looks sharp. Congrats!

denzo · 20 November 2010, 03:16 AM

I like the look of it with your blue short as contrast - brilliant photo

TRW · 20 November 2010, 03:18 AM

Beautiful TOG.Wow,Congratulations

Chipmunk · 20 November 2010, 03:20 AM

Beautiful.

JimSnyder · 20 November 2010, 03:22 AM

That is a watch to be proud of

sea-dweller · 20 November 2010, 04:07 AM

Congrats !

dooder202 · 20 November 2010, 04:13 AM

Anybody have any info on the clasp?

baxta69 · 20 November 2010, 04:15 AM

[QUOTE=ersnyder;2176774]Absolutely beautiful TOG Dooder, congratulations! This is certainly one of the best looking watches Rolex makes and that dial is fabulous.

x 2

TSW · 20 November 2010, 04:58 AM

Beautiful TOG - Congrats

phiengin · 20 November 2010, 05:05 AM

gig · 20 November 2010, 05:08 AM

Welcome to the club, and nice choice

Cannop · 20 November 2010, 05:10 AM

It all came good in the end then ..... you were getting a bit nervous the last post I read! It certainly looks like a stunning watch. The TT sets the dial off beautifully.

Cannop

Cannop · 20 November 2010, 05:12 AM

And no the coronet on my crown doesn't line up either!!

Cannop

Puffy · 20 November 2010, 05:13 AM

well done mate

love the TOG !!

dooder202 · 20 November 2010, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannop

It all came good in the end then ..... you were getting a bit nervous the last post I read! It certainly looks like a stunning watch. The TT sets the dial off beautifully.

Cannop

Yes I was getting nervous alright! It was my first big watch purchase, and if 10 minutes went by without me getting an e-mail that my payment was complete I would freak! Haha possibly because I read a post about a member last year at this time who traded two watches plus a few thousand and got scammed, but he ended up getting the police involved and everything worked out for him. Glad that wasn't the case for me!

spuds · 20 November 2010, 05:32 AM

Great call!

A friend o'mine wears the same watch & it looks even better in the flesh.....

Congratulations mate.

EchoBlueUK · 20 November 2010, 05:34 AM

Nice TOG.

JBat · 20 November 2010, 05:38 AM

Fabulous looking piece man. Congrats.

dooder202 · 20 November 2010, 05:41 AM

More Pics! Trying to get the lighting right in my office with this iphone 4 cam. It's just not happening I guess

JBat · 20 November 2010, 05:42 AM

I'm not usually a TOG fan, but that's a fine looking watch.

Jinder · 20 November 2010, 05:44 AM

Hey right on! Congrats on your first Rolex!!!!!! Very happy for ya man!

CHEERS!

20 November 2010, 02:11 AM	#1
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	My First Rolex!!! Pics attached! Hey guys, I have been on this forum the past few months and have been reading many of the useful information that's on here to complete my first Rolex purchase. I decided on a Rose Gold and SS Datejust Turn-o-graph! (D Serial 2006-2007) I am so proud to own this beatiful watch and I cannot stop looking at it! It is just absolutely like no other watch I have ever owned or seen. There Really is something about a Rolex that just sets them apart from other watches upon first glance. The band and case are just so gorgeous along with the dial (which looks matte or gloss black in the pictures but it is actually like a slate black! LOVE IT.) Being a first Rolex owner I do have a few short questions that I would greatly appreciate if anyone can chime in here 1.) How often do you polish your watch with something like a cape cod polishing cloth? I heard these work really well and I was wondering if polishing the watch too often with one could cause damage? Of course there are already some micro-hairline scratches starting to appear. 2.) Since this is an 06-07 model, how soon should I get it serviced? I'm pretty sure it's keeping perfect time but I have not had it long enough to see what its + or - is. Also, how much does regular service cost at the RSC (regular maintenance, polishing - which I heard they make it like new, and also adjustments) 3. The clasp release seems to just be 'hanging' against the rest of the band, I mean it is secured, but if I push on it it seems to bump into the bracelet. Is this normal or is my clasp broke? (I don't remember how it was at my AD with the other turn-o-graphs I tried. Furthermore to explain this, if I have the watch unbuckled and off, it seems as though the clasp release does not have any resistance on it; meaning I can sway it back and forth. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Also, not sure if anyone can tell in the last pic there seems to be some stuff on the clasp, any idea how to get it off? It didn't come off with soap and water Oh, btw, does your crown with the rolex insignia when FULLY screwed in like up straight? Or am I just to picky lol Well I promised pics, so here ya go! I'll take better ones with a non-iphone camera later!

20 November 2010, 02:36 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,182	Congrats on the beautiful TOG! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 November 2010, 02:39 AM	#6
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Love the red hand! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

20 November 2010, 02:47 AM	#8
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	That's a real beauty. One of the best looking DJ's I've ever seen. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

20 November 2010, 03:20 AM	#13
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Beautiful. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

20 November 2010, 02:27 AM	#2
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Absolutely beautiful TOG Dooder, congratulations! This is certainly one of the best looking watches Rolex makes and that dial is fabulous. You might try a dab of nail polish remover to get the bracelet gunk off being careful to not allow the acetone to get on or near the stem. It might be adhesive residue and will come off easily if it is.

20 November 2010, 02:29 AM	#3
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	Looks great, not something you see every day.

20 November 2010, 02:36 AM	#4
RobynLikesRollie Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NJ Watch: Plat YM Posts: 27	Very Nice. Congrats! (btw my rolex insignia on the crown doesn't line up straight) So don't worry about it! Nice pictures. Enjoy it!

20 November 2010, 02:46 AM	#7
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Beautiful TOG Congrats !!

20 November 2010, 02:50 AM	#9
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great looking Rolex and congrats!!!! Don't bother polishing it. Scratches build character. Its also too early to service .... just enjoy!

20 November 2010, 03:13 AM	#10
av8ors Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: California Posts: 182	Looks sharp. Congrats!

20 November 2010, 03:16 AM	#11
denzo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheshire Watch: DJ 116234 Roman N Posts: 197	I like the look of it with your blue short as contrast - brilliant photo

20 November 2010, 03:18 AM	#12
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Beautiful TOG.Wow,Congratulations

20 November 2010, 03:22 AM	#14
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,722	That is a watch to be proud of __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

20 November 2010, 04:07 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 November 2010, 04:13 AM	#16
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Anybody have any info on the clasp?

20 November 2010, 04:15 AM	#17
baxta69 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: davinci Location: suffolk, uk Watch: Rolex & Breitling Posts: 340	[QUOTE=ersnyder;2176774]Absolutely beautiful TOG Dooder, congratulations! This is certainly one of the best looking watches Rolex makes and that dial is fabulous. x 2

20 November 2010, 04:58 AM	#18
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Beautiful TOG - Congrats __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 November 2010, 05:05 AM	#19
phiengin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Watch: 1680, 1675 Posts: 343	Congrats!!

20 November 2010, 05:08 AM	#20
gig Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: seattle Watch: ss Sub date Posts: 100	Welcome to the club, and nice choice

20 November 2010, 05:10 AM	#21
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	It all came good in the end then ..... you were getting a bit nervous the last post I read! It certainly looks like a stunning watch. The TT sets the dial off beautifully. Cannop

20 November 2010, 05:12 AM	#22
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	And no the coronet on my crown doesn't line up either!! Cannop

20 November 2010, 05:13 AM	#23
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	well done mate love the TOG !! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

20 November 2010, 05:32 AM	#25
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Great call! A friend o'mine wears the same watch & it looks even better in the flesh..... Congratulations mate. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

20 November 2010, 05:34 AM	#26
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Nice TOG.

20 November 2010, 05:38 AM	#27
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Fabulous looking piece man. Congrats.

20 November 2010, 05:42 AM	#29
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I'm not usually a TOG fan, but that's a fine looking watch.

20 November 2010, 05:44 AM	#30
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	Hey right on! Congrats on your first Rolex!!!!!! Very happy for ya man! CHEERS!

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